CRYSC 9U-10U programming continues to build upon the technical foundation started in the Soccer Start and 6U-8U programs and builds on the Colorado Rapids curriculum. Program offerings cover the spectrum of player pathways, from beginner to pre-competitive leagues that offer the highest level of competition in the State.

Game format is played in line with US Soccer Directives for small sided games, which is 7v7 with goalkeepers. Team sizes of 10-12 players ensures plenty of game time to apply the skills and techniques that are presented in the twice weekly curriculum based training.

	Recreational	Select Program
Player Attributes	Child enjoys soccer, especially for the fun and social atmosphere but needs motivating to practice at home.	Child has a passion for soccer and practices at home without being prompted. Thrives in a structured/disciplined environment.
Season	Two 10 week seasons	10 month season
Coaching	Parent volunteer coach	Professional, licensed staff coach
League Play	Saturday games across the northern metro area	Weekend games across the State.  Colorado Springs to Fort Collins with 2-4 local tournaments
Playing Format	7v7	7v7
Team Size	9-12 players	9-12 players

RISE (Rapids Integrated System of Excellence) is a one-of-a-kind youth soccer development platform that houses our club’s curriculum. RISE provides an online space where coaches, players, and members can interact, creating a living and growing classroom. By connecting the CRYSC community online, RISE will open up new educational opportunities for players and coaches, offer a more rewarding CRYSC experience for members, and ultimately enhance the level and consistency of soccer being played across the Club.

The Whole-Part-Whole (WPW) philosophy is a learning model used by the Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club to achieve our long-term player development initiative. The WPW philosophy was first outlined by Malcolm Knowles in 1973 and is used in many learning situations, both practical and theory based. When added to a well-planned and well-thought out pedagogy, the WPW philosophy puts players in realistic situations, which should always include decision-making elements.

When coaching soccer, WPW can be used in a variety of ways to break down techniques, skills, or tactics. Most commonly the players are taken from practice with high game context to a low one, before returning to the original practice. When possible, it is best to practice the game, or elements of the game, in their entirety. An example of this could occur in a topic such as ‘Defending in the Direct Game Channel’. What do you do if the individuals or units in your squad don’t understand how to defend 1v1 or 2v2? You break it down.

‘Whole’ doesn’t necessarily mean a game. Actually, in this theory, a ‘whole’ practice could be a series of complex skills that can be broken down into more discrete skills. The ‘whole’ element should be as realistic to the game as possible. The coach looks to pull actions or components of the game and break them down into chunks so the players can understand and digest the information. The coach will then pull those elements back together into the game situation.

References: Swanson, R.A. & Law, B. (1993). Whole-part-whole learning model. Performance Improvement Quarterly. 6(1), pp 43-53.

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Fall 22 Select Tryouts: May 23rd & May 24th, Northwest Open Spaces, 5:00 PM – U10’s (2013’s) & 6:30 PM – U9’s (2014’s)

Fall Registration Opens: May 2nd, 2022

Fall Priority Deadline for Returning Rec Players: July 1st, 2022

Fall Late Fee for Rec Players Begins: August 8th, 2022

Fall Rec Registration Closes: August 15th, 2022

Practices for Rec Begin: Week of August 29th, 2022

 

In House Fall Schedule:

**Please note these are the anticipated game days. If games are canceled or delayed due to weather, they will be moved to later in the season.  Reschedules can take place on Sundays as needed.

9U – 10U Recreational

The 9U and 10U Recreational League builds on the philosophy of the 6U-8U program by providing an environment where players find both success and challenges. Teams play small-sided games with goalkeepers (7v7) with emphasis on the development of the individual player in a fun and rewarding environment. Teams are placed in divisions with other teams of like ability based on coach surveys and previous season performance.

Teams generally consist of 10-12 players. These teams are coached by parent-volunteers who follow a curriculum provided by the Recreational Director to run training sessions. Teams practice twice per week (75 minutes each) and play games on Saturdays. Teams play 7-8 games each season.

Each team gets 7-8 games each season during the 8-9 week season. Some weekends may consist of double-header games with a small break in-between games. This will eliminate the need for makeup games on weeknights and Sundays, maximizing the soccer experience and family time.

Fall season runs from September through the first week of November.

Spring season from March through May.

9U – 10U Select

Participants in the Select Program represent an elite standard within each age group and are expected to demonstrate a higher commitment to training for the purpose of development. Participation in the Select Program is by invitation only.  Rapids staff will select players based upon staff observations throughout the year during training, games, kick-arounds, with final approval from the Age-Group Directors of Coaching.

Each team will train at the same time and place, three times per week in the Thornton/Northglenn/Westminster area.  Staff coaches will lead all training sessions and games with Age-Group Directors of Coaching filling into the coach in the event of any absences.  Additionally, each team will have a Parent Liaison who will act as a link between the Club staff, coach, and parents.

Select teams participate in the state-run Front Range League.  Teams play in a 7v7 format with goalkeepers. 

Select teams play games from August to early November in the fall season and from March to May in the spring.  Teams will also participate in one tournament a season.  Additionally, Select players are invited to participate in optional winter training/futsal November – February.